I used to be frighteningly under confident in social situations. And although people who know me now would never believe I used to doubt myself so much I literally had to learn confidence until it became a natural part of me. I can tell you relaxed optimistic confidence is just, well so much more fun.​Here I'll tell you about the things that made the most difference to my confidence levels...

It's great that you have decided to build your self-confidence. However, there are a few obstacles that can keep you from achieving your goal. Most of the time, these obstacles are so obvious that they do not seem like obstacles at all, and all you can see is that your resolve to be self-confident is not taking you anywhere.

Therefore, it is important to become aware of these seemingly harmless obstacles that have all the power to stop you in your path:

FearNegativityJudgement

If you really think about it, these obstacles should speak for themselves. They are the most self-defeating elements that make up the mindset of a person who isn’t self-confident or that lacks self-esteem.

It should be no secret that the best way to improve your life and earn the respect of others is to improve your self-confidence. Although it may seem like it at times, this is not a very difficult task. All that it takes is good guidance.

Here are twenty-five tips that can get you on your way to improving your self-confidence:

1)Find a coach or mentor who can help you reach your goal. Most people, who have done well in life, have a mentor who has traveled the same road on which they are traveling today. Meet your mentor regularly, and seek his advice and support as a routine. You will find that you are learning something valuable every day.